Senior Scientist- LC/MS Specialist

If you’re seeking to become engaged in purposeful work that will have a far-reaching impact, Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) provides the environment you’re looking for. With more than 50 years’ experience in the crop protection industry, EAS offers a unique portfolio of expertise, providing extensive laboratory and field support across multiple industries including agrochemical, biopesticide, pharmaceutical, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers.

When you join the EAS Group, you’ll become part a network of laboratories that prioritizes the execution of top-tier scientific studies. With access to specialized equipment and best-in-class instrumentation, you will collaborate with a team of highly trained scientists and study directors to rapidly build upon your existing skills set.

Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for a Senior Scientist (LC/MS Specialist) to work with our team in Hercules, CA.

Senior Scientist responsibilities include:

· Daily operation of both quantitative (Sciex API 6500) and qualitative (Thermo Orbitrap Exploris 240) LC/MS instruments

· Conduct method development and method validation on LC/MS systems

· Manage routine maintenance of LC/MS systems, including cleaning, repairs, and preventative maintenance

· Processing of quantitative LC/MS data using Analyst

· Structural elucidation of unknown metabolites based on qualitative results from Exploris 240

· Preparation of summary LC/MS reports

· Perform routine laboratory tasks as required for conduct of studies and analysis

· Preparation of data summaries, draft reports and response to QA audits

· Contribute to revision of SOPs and writing initial draft of new SOPs

· Able to troubleshoot and resolve problems encountered during conduct of studies

· May be designated as Study Director of one or more projects responsible for monitoring GLP compliance of work performed on assigned project(s)

· Presentation of project updates for presentation to sponsors

· Helps training new laboratory personnel